Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 缶

缶

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Meaning

 can, container

Pronunciation

 KAN
kama

Explanation

 From top: opened lid , can opener 十 and a can 凵 (At the introduction of the metal cans this kanji was selected because it fits phonetically)

Mnemonic

Image of a can.

Radicals

缶 container, can
person who lies((Further radicals with „person“ are: sitting 匕, sitting cross-legged 夂, kneeling ⺈, skilled 才, bending マ,卩, slumped 㔾 or husband 夫))
凵 frame
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Vocabulary

薬缶 やかん kettle
缶 かん can, tin
缶詰 かんづめ packing (in cans), canning, canned goods, tin can

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